The Journals Of The Marquis De Custine

The Journals of the Marquis de Custine: Journey for Our Time is a collection of travel journals written by the French aristocrat and writer, Astolphe-Louis-L�����onor, Marquis de Custine. The journals cover his travels through Russia in 1839, during which he observed and recorded his impressions of the country, its people, and its culture. De Custine's observations are often critical and insightful, and his writing is considered a valuable historical and cultural document. He was particularly struck by the authoritarianism of the Russian government, the poverty and oppression of the peasants, and the stark contrast between the opulence of the ruling class and the poverty of the masses. The book provides a unique perspective on 19th-century Russia, and on the social and political issues that continue to shape the country today. It is also a testament to the power of travel writing, and to the enduring relevance of the observations and insights of a single traveler.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.